COVID-19 Healthcare Resources
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS): Is granting certain waivers and suspended non-emergency survey inspections.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants: USDA announced a second application window for funding under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program. Applications will be accepted between April 14, 2020 and July 13, 2020
U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA):
SBA Guidance for Businesses in Responding to COVID-19
Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Loan Advance The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. The loan advance (up to $10,000) provides economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Funds will be made available within three days of a successful application, and this loan advance will not have to be repaid.
SBA Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program: This pilot program allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 with less paperwork. These loans can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing and can be a term loan or used to bridge the gap while applying for a direct SBA Economic Injury Disaster loan. If a small business has an urgent need for cash while waiting for a decision and disbursement on an Economic Injury Disaster Loan, they may qualify for an SBA Express Disaster Bridge Loan.
SBA Debt Relief: The SBA Debt Relief program will provide a reprieve to small businesses as they overcome the challenges created by this health crisis. Under this program: the SBA will also pay the principal and interest of new 7(a) loans issued prior to September 27, 2020; and the SBA will pay the principal and interest of current 7(a) loans for a period of six months.
Paycheck Protection Program: The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a 100% federally guaranteed loan program for small businesses. In contrast to EIDL, a PPP loan is issued by an existing SBA lender. Details on this program are pending.
SBA Texas District Offices:
*If applying for an EIDL loan, the SBA recommends using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge*
*Customer Service can be reached at 800.659.2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov*
- Office of the Governor (OOG): To view a complete list of waivers issued by the Governor, please visit the OOG website.
Texas Department of Insurance (TDI): Visit the TDI website for an overview of insurance-related questions related to COVID-19.
Texas Department of Agriculture/State Office of Rural Health (SORH): Visit the TDA website for an overview of information related to school meals, consumer protection, rural hospitals, weights and measures and licensing.
To contact SORH, email: ruralhealth@texasagriculture.gov.